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I was a runt as a kid.  One kid smaller than me all through school.  But Sam Anderson was one of 17 kids and was tough as nails.  I’ll say … Read More

It is a New Day.  USATF Nebraska has New Life.  If our LDR program teetered on the brink for a couple of years I’m happy to report it is alive, … Read More

Valley 7 Lakes Marathon is pleased to announce our 2020 prize purse.  We’re going in a big way with the largest prize purse of any marathon in Nebraska!  We surveyed … Read More

There’s a new buzz buzzing.  A couple of our Nebraska running clubs have set up a challenge for our Valentine’s Day  5K on February 8th.  This won’t be any friendly … Read More

Speed is relative, no?  You’ve run fast and most likely your portfolio includes some runs that you’ve considered less than stellar. If you’re a Racer you’ve learned that even on … Read More

We are creeping up on the 300 (and 30 states!) mark for Valley 7 Lakes.  I’m darn proud of every single entrant for answering the call to “Run To Your … Read More

Houston!  Was planning to run results and commentary but a glitch in the results system has things on hold.  What I can report is that 20 USA Men ran under … Read More

Saturday January 18, 2020 Two Rivers State Recreation Area 11 degrees, North Wind @ 15-20 Sunny and Clear Twenty Two Brave Runners None Wearing Tiny Bunners Braving the Freezing Cold … Read More

In 2000 I was a 43 year old neophyte on the biggest stage.  I was honored when selected as USA Team Leader for the World Championships Half Marathon in Vera … Read More

I am fielding questions every day about Valley 7 Lakes Marathon.  Registrations are going as expected, we have sailed past half way point on the way to our cap of … Read More